 |
March 7 - March 20, 2008 |
News
SENSATIONAL SPELLERS. York Middle School eighth-grade students Ryan Twohig (left) and Zachary White took the top spots in the school's annual spelling bee competition, held in February. Both Zachary, who won first place, and Ryan, who came in second, then headed to Wells on Feb. 27 for the county competition, where both had strong showings in a field of about 30 participants. Zachary made it through the third round and Ryan through the second. Both boys said they had never won a spelling bee before and enjoyed trying something new in the contest. The York Middle School competition is part of the Scripps National Spelling Bee program. Students who go on to win at the county level and then at the state are entered into the national contest.
Photo by Jennifer L. Saunders
Town Business
Budget Committee supports most requests, advises against Town Hall
When it came to funding requests on the ballot for May, each warrant article has received the Budget Committee's endorsement to allow the voters to decide.Stage Neck arson investigation continues with interviews, polygraphs
State, local and federal authorities are now turning to polygraph examinations, commonly known as "lie detector tests" in their investigation into two arson fires at the Stage Neck Inn.Abutters oppose Walgreens proposal for Route 1
A plan to build a Walgreens Pharmacy across from the new Rite Aid on Route 1 had neighbors coming out in force to voice concerns about drainage and other potential impacts on their neighborhood.Selectmen revise York Beach ordinance for second hearing
Following a lengthy public hearing on proposed zoning for York Beach Village and its surrounding neighborhoods, the Board of Selectmen requested changes to the plan before a second hearing on March 24.Appeals Board denies Woodside Meadow appeal
When the Appeals Board met on Feb. 27, its agenda included an issue that has been in the public eye for months now: a five-lot subdivision in Kittery to be accessed through a York neighborhood.Local residents remember Maine - the way life used to be
The latest York Public Library Brown Bag Lunch, held Feb. 26, featured six Maine natives each describing their childhoods.Local attorney reprimanded
A local attorney has been sanctioned by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court after a case was filed by the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar.School Notes
State budget shortfall prompts massive cut in York education funding
When Superintendent of Schools Dr. Henry Scipione arrived at the Budget Committee meeting on March 4 it was not to bring good news.School officials preparing to present alternative plan to consolidation on March 19
When the School Committee meets next on March 19, York School Department officials plan to present an alternative to the state's consolidation mandate."Gypsy" travels to the York High School stage, March 13 through 15
Fans of classic Broadway musicals will not want to miss York High School's production of "Gypsy."“Rock the foundation!” — The York Education Foundation, that is
Grab your guitars, or use one provided by the York Education Foundation, and spend a day rockin' out with your friends and family for a good cause.York area students featured in Youth Art Month exhibit at PMA
In celebration of National Youth Art Month in March, the Portland Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Maine Art Education Association, has organized an exhibition of artwork created by Maine art students.Academic Boosters raise $342 with Jeopardy Challenge
While the winning team at this year's Jeopardy Challenge came from Town Hall, the true winners are the students who will reap the rewards of this special annual event.Southern Maine Currents
Maine Turnpike Authority reveals four possible sites for new toll plaza
The Maine Turnpike Authority held a public meeting at the York Middle School on Feb. 27 to discuss upcoming plans for the replacement of the York Toll Plaza.Proceeding according to plan in Ogunquit
The town of Ogunquit has had a lot to contend with over the past year.Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with OPA
Irish grace and humor are legendary, and what better way to honor this tradition than by attending an "Irish Evening" on March 15?Foundation to add funds to local York County Shelter Programs donations
For the past 11 years, Alan Shawn Feinstein has been giving away $1 million each year to anti-hunger agencies throughout the country.Sen. Peter Bowman alerts area residents about unclaimed property
State Sen. Peter Bowman, D-Kittery, is reminding Seacoast residents about the importance of checking unclaimed property.Disaster relief team learns about Katrina response
The Ecumenical team from St. George's Episcopal Church has been busy reconstructing a home ruined during hurricane Katrina in 2005.Free seminar offered on developmental disabilities and the transition to adulthood
A number of agencies that serve Seacoast residents with developmental disabilities have joined forces to offer a free seminar about transitioning from the school years to adulthood.State urges residents to consider flood insurance
Flooding is always a threat to properties located within a floodplain, but even more so during winter's river ice and spring rains that follow.Caring Unlimited threatened by state cuts
After 30 years of service, Caring Unlimited has announced it may be forced to close its doors due to cuts in funding for domestic violence programs.Influenza activity on the rise: CDC urges caution
The Department of Health and Human Services' Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention wants Mainers to take important steps to stop the spread of influenza, which has increased over the last two weeks throughout the state.
